2005 Seat Toledo vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2010 Citroen C5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 307 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Citroen C5 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Toledo. (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Toledo | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Seat | Citroen |
| Model | Toledo | C5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1271 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 71 L |
